Keep Drinkin'

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|April 12, 2017

Nobody likes a thirsty girl ;) But really, with the heat picking up, you need to be staying H Y D R A T E D. If you are a constant victim to chapped lips, bloating, dry skin, or headaches, these are all BIG signs you aren’t sipping on water enough!

So how much water should you be consuming on a day-to-day basis? Normally you hear that 8 cups (64 oz) of water is standard, but with how hot the summer gets in addition to working out you need to up the intake. A good rule of thumb is to take your weight and divide it in half, and that is how many ounces of water you should try to intake each day. For example, a 150 pound person should try to drink 75 oz of water per day.

Sometimes it feels like drinking water, especially that much, can be mundane. Never fear! Here are some tips and tricks to make that water go down nice and easy.

Infuse water with fruits. Some good combos are strawberry & basil, lemon & lime, and mixed berries

Invest in a fun water bottle

Learn if you like a straw, screw top, or to sip from a lid best

Track your water intake with an App like MyFitnessPal

Set reminders on your phone or smartwatch to keep you sipping throughout the day

Keep an eye on your water consumption, not only can it lead to curing your dehydration symptoms, it also has the capability of promoting weight loss and speeding up muscle recovery. Think of water as the biggest fat burner out there - so cheers to the water bottles!

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